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Article by Mr Bruce Connor
Data shows the number one indicator of whether young people participate in employment post-school is experiencing work while at school.
Carter’s mum Tina observed 1st-hand the benefits from Carter’s Work placement. “Ticket to Work" made Carter’s school studies much more interesting. Suddenly his Year 12 subject choices were clearer as he could see where he wanted to go and how he could get there.”
Deakin University’s Toby Durden, Carter’s employer, benefited too. “We took Carter to shadow a range of technicians throughout our three campuses. It was really good for us to understand how his generation thinks, how they want to work, and to evaluate the cultural changes we need to make to encompass their needs.”
Although they are already disability access friendly, Carter’s placement also highlighted how Deakin campuses could improve.
“Carter is a really switched on, really bright young person. He has wonderful qualities we could happily work with in the future.”
The “Ticket to Work” program is facilitated by Geelong’s Local Learning Employment Network (GLLEN) and provides the opportunity for young people to gain industry experience and knowledge while still attending Secondary School.
Pictured: Tina Hardiman visits son Carter and employer Toby Durden at their Deakin Geelong Waterfront campus "Ticket to Work" placement.
Mr Bruce Connor Work & Further Education Coordinator
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Our News // 16 August 2018
Article by Mr Bruce Connor
Data shows the number one indicator of whether young people participate in employment post-school is experiencing work while at school.
Carter’s mum Tina observed 1st-hand the benefits from Carter’s Work placement. “Ticket to Work" made Carter’s school studies much more interesting. Suddenly his Year 12 subject choices were clearer as he could see where he wanted to go and how he could get there.”
Deakin University’s Toby Durden, Carter’s employer, benefited too. “We took Carter to shadow a range of technicians throughout our three campuses. It was really good for us to understand how his generation thinks, how they want to work, and to evaluate the cultural changes we need to make to encompass their needs.”
Although they are already disability access friendly, Carter’s placement also highlighted how Deakin campuses could improve.
“Carter is a really switched on, really bright young person. He has wonderful qualities we could happily work with in the future.”
The “Ticket to Work” program is facilitated by Geelong’s Local Learning Employment Network (GLLEN) and provides the opportunity for young people to gain industry experience and knowledge while still attending Secondary School.
Pictured: Tina Hardiman visits son Carter and employer Toby Durden at their Deakin Geelong Waterfront campus "Ticket to Work" placement.
Mr Bruce Connor Work & Further Education Coordinator
